Unit Overview 17 North Mixed Acuity is a Stepdown/PCU unit with 32 beds and an average daily census of 25 32 patients. The unit cares for patients with various medical diagnoses as well as pre- and post-surgical patients with mixed acuity, including PCU-level care.
Days: 7:00 AM 7:30 PM Schedule: 36 hours/week, every other weekend
Requirements 2 years of recent progressive care experience Experience with similar PCU/Stepdown patient populations Ability to float within the OSU organization as needed BLS and ACLS required NIHSS required Ohio license required First-time travelers accepted
Skills Preferred Candidates should have experience with telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, rapid response/code teams, IV therapy, blood product administration, central line and PICC care, heparin protocols, respiratory support, wound care, and pre/post-surgical patient care.
Additional Details Float required Call required Teaching hospital experience welcomed One pre-approved time-off request allowed per contract Scrub color/details provided at orientation
Agency staff have the following parking permit options (purchased through CampusParc at osu.campusparc.com): WMC Agency Permit (Most Convenient Option) 24/7 access to Wexner Medical Center Garage (guaranteed availability) $215.20/month $716.62 per 100-day permit WB Permit (Budget Option) Weekend/holiday access to 9th Ave East & West Garages 24/7 access to West Campus surface lots (WB/WC spaces) Shuttle service provided to the medical center $15.67/month CXS Permit Weekend/holiday access to 9th Ave East & West Garages 24/7 access to Buckeye (CX) and West Campus surface lots $31.42/month Please note: Parking costs and options are subject to change per CampusParc policies.
Modified Time:5/18/2026 4:00:00 AM
Account Manager: Nicole Herzog
Account Manager Email: Nicole.Herzog@ayahealthcare.com
COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required
Flu Vaccine: Required - Medical Exemptions Only
Submittals:Low
Job Requirements & Qualifications
Previous Charge Experience : -
Years of Experience : 2
Patient Ratio Experience :
Charting System Experience : Required
Charting System Name : Epic
Community Hospital Experience : -
LTAC Experience : -
Trauma Level I Experience : -
Trauma Level II Experience : -
Travel Experience Required : -
Certifications : ACLS, BLSSkills : Accessing/Managing Ports, Arterial line management, BiPAP/CPAP management/maintenance, Blood Product Administration, Cardiac Telemetry, Central line care/management, Chest tubes-Emerson/PleurEvac, Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI), Feeding tube care and management, Heparin Protocols, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Isolation Precautions/PPE, IV insulin protocols, Manage Cardiac drips- no titration, Management of dysrhythmias, MS/Tele, Nasal Cannula, Non-invasive airway management, Oxygen administration, Oxygen tanks, PCA, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, Peripheral Line Care/Management, Phlebotomy, PICC line management, Starting and maintaining IVs, Telemetry, Telemetry - on the unit monitoring, Titration of Insulin drips, Tracheostomy care/management, Use of Rapid Response/Code teams, Wound Care/Wound Vac
Unit Details
Staffing & Scheduling
Scheduling Type : self
Patient Ratios Days : -
Patient Ratios Nights : -
Patient Ratios Weekends : -
Float Required : will be required to float to different units within the OSU organization as needed
Call Required : -
Weekend Coverage : True
Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : every other weekend
Pre-Approved Time Off : -
Orientation Hours : 36
Facility & Patient Care Details
Patient Age Groups : Adults
Daily Census : 25-32
Number of Visits Per Day : 32
Number of Rooms : 32
Number of Beds : -
Additional Unit Information
Interdisciplinary Support : IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation, Unit Secretary
Patient Diagnoses : Various medical diagnoses along with some pre and post surgical patients with mixed acuity levels as high as PCU.
Special Procedures/Unit Details : -
Special Equipment : -
#Tier4 Travel Compliance
There is a strict compliance deadline of Tuesday prior to start no exceptions.
Please screen for any candidate vacation time taking place immediately after booking as this will likely cause a push due to fingerprinting delays.
Please only submit to one location. The AM team will find the best fit for the clinician.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE MADE AWARE OF THE URGENCY OF THE OHIO FINGERPRINTING PROCESS. Candidate must complete fingerprints as soon as they sign contract.
TRAVELERS WHO ARE UNRESPONSIVE OR UNCOOPERATIVE WITH CREDENTIALING ARE AT RISK OF PUSH/CANCEL.
All candidates who are currently outside the state of Ohio but within driving distance will be required to drive to a fingerprinting location in Ohio as soon as possible after booking. Travelers who are extreme distances from Ohio will be mailed a fingerprinting packet, which is to be completed urgently upon receipt. Detailed instructions will be sent to the candidate by the Credentialing team.
RTO required with submission, must be built into contract
Locals are accepted at the same rate
Reference Requirements: 2 professional references are
required. At least 1 reference must be from a manager/director or someone in a formal leadership capacity (e.g., a supervisor). Charge RN acceptable for 2nd reference. No coworker references accepted.
Former employees are eligible for a travel assignment once they have been away from the facility for 6 months or more
Current employees are ineligible to be hired as a traveler at any Ohio State University hospital location
RNs- must have valid compact or state license in hand at time of submission.
MRI techs - submittals without OH license are acceptable.
Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program.
Submittal Details: #Tier4 Travel ComplianceThere is a strict compliance deadline of Tuesday prior to start no exceptions. Please screen for any candidate vacation time taking place immediately after booking as this will likely cause a push due to fingerprinting delays.Please only submit to one location. The AM team will find the best fit for the clinician.PLEASE NOTE: ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE MADE AWARE OF THE URGENCY OF THE OHIO FINGERPRINTING PROCESS. Candidate must complete fingerprints as soon as they sign contract. TRAVELERS WHO ARE UNRESPONSIVE OR UNCOOPERATIVE WITH CREDENTIALING ARE AT RISK OF PUSH/CANCEL.All candidates who are currently outside the state of Ohio but within driving distance will be required to drive to a fingerprinting location in Ohio as soon as possible after booking. Travelers who are extreme distances from Ohio will be mailed a fingerprinting packet, which is to be completed urgently upon receipt. Detailed instructions will be sent to the candidate by the Credentialing team.RTO required with submission, must be built into contractLocals are accepted at the same rateReference Requirements: 2 professional references are required. At least 1 reference must be from a manager/director or someone in a formal leadership capacity (e.g., a supervisor). Charge RN acceptable for 2nd reference. No coworker references accepted.Former employees are eligible for a travel assignment once they have been away from the facility for 6 months or moreCurrent employees are ineligible to be hired as a traveler at any Ohio State University hospital locationRNs- must have valid compact or state license in hand at time of submission.MRI techs - submittals without OH license are acceptable.Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program.
